Aged couple rescued at Kandanakolli: Centenarian Kaveramma survived in flood
Kodagu disaster
Madikeri, August 23: Though the entire village was sunk in the slur due to flood situation which caused deaths, this centenarian survived against all odds.
One hundred and three year old Kaveramma was not in a position to walk at her house at Mukkodlu. Because of the heavy rains, she was under the care of neighbours. As the entire village was marooned, even the villagers have failed to protect her. As the rain subsidized in the district for the last two days, the rescue operations gained momentum. On Thursday, villagers and rescue teams have rescued Kaveramma who was in a helpless condition at her home. She was unable to walk. Rescue teams have taken her to the district hospital where she is recuperating.
The rescue operation was continued even on Thursday. NDRF, police, fire brigade and local people have rescued an aged couple from a house at Kandanakolli near Hemmettalu. Due to landslide, the road connectivity was cut and for the last four days, aged couple -Palani and Shanta- was trapped inside the house. As there was no mobile connectivity, they were unable to contact. In fact, the couple who suffered from hunger and illness has lost hopes living. Even the local people believed that they were in relief camps. But noticing their absence in any of the relief camps, a team of youth traced them trapped in the line house. Later, they informed the district administration and police department. On Thursday morning, the NDRF, fire brigade and police teams have reached Kandanakolli through Makkandur Meghattalu, along with the local youth and succeeded in rescuing the couple. Now, the couple was admitted to the district government hospital.
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Amid blistering heat in coastal areas, Udupi DC urges precautionary measures
Udupi: Amid rising temperatures across coastal districts this summer, Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa T.K. has urged the public to take necessary precautionary measures.
Chairing a meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority at the District Collectorate Hall, Rajatadri in Manipal on Tuesday, she said that people must be made aware of the risks associated with excessive heat.
She stressed the need for caution against dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, which are common during extreme weather conditions.
The Deputy Commissioner noted that heatstroke can have serious adverse effects on human health and urged the public to follow precautionary measures issued by the District Disaster Management Authority.
She directed health department officials to ensure adequate stocks of ORS and other essential medicines at all health centres to tackle heat-related illnesses. She also instructed authorities to provide clean drinking water in crowded places such as markets, bus stands and railway stations.
Immediate steps should be taken to address drinking water shortages during the summer, she said. At present, there is no shortage of fodder for cattle in the district, with sufficient stock available for the next 39 weeks across all taluks.
Highlighting the increased risk of fire accidents during summer, the Deputy Commissioner called for regular inspections of fire safety measures in hospitals, industries and other crowded places. She emphasised the need for preparedness to respond swiftly in case of fire emergencies.
Expressing dissatisfaction over delays in conducting fire safety audits despite instructions issued in the previous meeting, she directed fire department officials to complete the audits at the earliest and submit a report.
Swaroopa also instructed taluk-level task force committees to hold regular meetings and ensure there are no disruptions in drinking water supply. She added that a district-level committee has been formed under her chairmanship to handle emergencies such as oil spills, and members should be well-informed about response plans.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Abid Gadyal, ASP Sudhakar Nayak, Zilla Panchayat Deputy Secretary, Assistant Commissioner Rashmi, Municipal Commissioner Mahantesh Hangargi, and other district officials and tahsildars were present.
The Deputy Commissioner furthermore stressed that any issues related to drinking water supply for people and livestock in both urban and rural areas must be addressed on priority. In areas already facing shortages, borewells should be identified and water should be supplied through tankers.
She also directed that strict measures be taken to prevent the supply of contaminated water and that regular water quality testing be made mandatory.
“There are several adverse effects of extreme temperatures. Awareness should be created among both urban and rural populations through posters, banners and public announcements on the precautions to be taken. This will help safeguard public health,” Swaroopa said.
